If this was only about audiophiles

Posted by Jim Austin on August 13, 2015 at 10:40:35

In Reply to: RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! posted by Kal Rubinson on August 12, 2015 at 07:09:11:

I'd be far less interested in these questions. True, audio is my primary interest, but the whole question of technology and how it mediates aesthetic experience is to me fundamental and interesting. Questions about the subtleties of perception and how various influences affect it--also broadly interesting (and relevant to audiophilia). From the little bit of neuroscience I know, I find it subliminal noise could raise anxiety levels, for example. That could be important for human health.

Also, while the music industry isn't as big as it once was, it's still not tiny. Surely they're interested to know whether their technology is alienating their customer base. Reminds me of Infinite Jest (the novel), in which the TV industry, in decline and in desperate financial straits, sold a huge ad campaign to the American Maxillofacial Pain Foundation (or some such organization). TV started broadcasting footage of bad toothaches 24/7.

With Loudness Wars and low-rez MP3s, the music industry has sometimes seemed to be on a similar path.

jca

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Topic - Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Jonesy 11:49:16 08/11/15 (18)

RE: Watch out! The Neoro Scientist are now proving - BigguyinATL 11:35:08 08/13/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - fantja 13:25:36 08/12/15 (1)

Article didn't state where the scientists were from... - Jonesy 13:53:50 08/12/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Kal Rubinson 07:09:11 08/12/15 (6)

If this was only about audiophiles - Jim Austin 10:40:35 08/13/15 (0)

McGill (and not the one in Rocky Raccoon) - Bill Leebens 07:35:15 08/13/15 (1)

RE: McGill (and not the one in Rocky Raccoon) - Kal Rubinson 09:52:30 08/14/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Michael Lavorgna 10:09:07 08/12/15 (2)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - mkuller 13:28:20 08/12/15 (1)

Thanks, Yes, I know about Levitin. An exceptional case. (NT) - Kal Rubinson 14:33:27 08/12/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Bromo33333 06:43:57 08/12/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Todd Krieger 20:50:41 08/11/15 (6)

+1. nt - Dman 09:43:06 08/12/15 (0)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - genungo 06:39:39 08/12/15 (3)

RE: Well now, who knew Neuroscientists even cared! - Todd Krieger 21:46:07 08/12/15 (0)

I think I must be distantly related to the Neanderthal side of your family! [nt] ;-) - Chris from Lafayette 08:57:41 08/12/15 (1)

RE: I think I must be distantly related to the Neanderthal - genungo 09:36:40 08/12/15 (0)

So would I. nt - briggs 05:22:39 08/12/15 (0)

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